Opel Zafira 1999 vs Nissan Serena 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 29 HP less power than Nissan Serena, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Nissan Serena. Despite less power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Serena, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Serena gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Serena might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.83 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Serena, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Serena, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Serena has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Nissan Serena quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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